Honey Soy Rice Wine Wings

Psalm 92:15

    [15] to declare that the LORD is upright;

        he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him.

Tossing Sauce

3 T olive oil

2 T Soy 

3 T honey

3 t diced Ginger

3 t roasted mashed garlic

Put Ginger and garlic in oil in pan and cook 1 minute.

Add honey and Soy.

Put in large bowl to toss cooked wings.

To finish add diced cilantro or green onions

Wing coating toss

1/2 c cornstarch 

Gallon zip lock

Toss a few wings at a time shaking off excess.

12 wings

Salt and pepper to taste

2 T Soy sauce, light

3 T Rice Wine 

Toss and marinate 30 minutes.

Lightly dry wings.

Spritz with oil.

Cook under preheated broiler for 8 minutes. 

Flip and repeat until internal temp is 170-180 degrees.

 

Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs

Psalm 92:4

    [4] For you, O LORD, have made me glad by your work;

        at the works of your hands I sing for joy.

Ground Chicken Meatballs

1 lb ground white meat chicken 

1 shallot diced

1 t apple cider vinegar 

1/2 t salt and pepper

Pinch of red pepper flakes

1 t smoked paprika

1 t dried basil

1 t dried thyme

1 t Ginger 

1 t garlic granules 

1 t onion powder

1/4 c panko

1/8 c Saki 

1 t olive oil

14 t ground fennel seed

1/2 t brown sugar

Make and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Fry in 2 t olive oil until browned on both sides.

Add 1/2 c water and cover.

Cook until internal temp is 165 degrees.

Add garlic teriyaki sauce and simmer 1 minute.

Serve with sticky rice.

Sweet Italian Chicken Meatballs with Pasta and Zucchini in Vodka Sauce

Psalm 89:46-48

    [46] How long, O LORD? Will you hide yourself forever?

        How long will your wrath burn like fire? 

    [47] Remember how short my time is!

        For what vanity you have created all the children of man! 

    [48] What man can live and never see death?

        Who can deliver his soul from the power of Sheol? Selah

An ej original recipe!

1 c Small bow tie pasta cooked al dente, reserve pasta water

1 small Zucchini, cut into small strips

Set aside

Ground Chicken Meatballs

1 lb ground white meat chicken 

1 shallot diced

1 t apple cider vinegar 

1/2 t salt and pepper

Pinch of red pepper flakes

1 t smoked paprika

1 t dried basil

1 t dried thyme

1 t dried oregano 

1 t garlic granules 

1 t onion powder

1/4 c panko

1/8 c Sauvignon Blanc

1 t olive oil

1/4 t ground Fennel seed

1/2 t brown sugar

1/4 c grated Parmesan 

Make meatballs and refrigerate 15 minutes.

Use 4 Meatballs for this dish and freeze others

Fry in olive oil and chop in small pieces.

Add Zucchini and cook 2 minutes.

Add vodka sauce.

Add ricotta.

Top with 2 cheeses

Vodka Sauce:

1 t clarified butter

1 t olive oil

1 small Shallot , diced

1 clove garlic, minced

Pinch red pepper flakes

14-ounce can diced tomatoes

1 c evaporated milk

1/4 cup vodka

2 T tomato paste

Make and set aside.

Add Pasta cooking water, for sauce consistency 

Add 1/4 c ricotta 

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Add cooked Meatballs and zucchini.

Topping

1/2 c Parmesan 

1/2 c Mozzarella 

Ham and Cauliflower Bechamel Casserole

This is a excellent alternative to a low carb potato casserole!

 

Psalm 89:26

    [26] He shall cry to me, ‘You are my Father,

        my God, and the Rock of my salvation.’

 An ej original recipe!

 

 

1 head of cauliflower, washed and drained, cut into florets

Lightly salt enough water to cover cauliflower, bring to boil, boil 5 minutes.

Drain well.

Place in greased casserole pan.

Add 1 c diced ham.

Béchamel  sauce  

3 T butter

3 T flour

1-1/2 c milk

1/2 t garlic granules 

1/4 t onion powder

1/4 t salt and pepper

Using same pan cauliflower was cooked in, melt butter, add flour, cook 1 min

Add milk and seasonings, whisking to thicken to desired consistency.

Pour over cauliflower.

Add:

1/2 c Parmesan 

Topping

1/2 c Mozzarella 

1/2 c crushed canned onion rings 

 

Bake 350 degree preheated oven for 20-25 minutes!

Lemon Ricotta Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast

Psalm 85:8-9

    [8] Let me hear what God the LORD will speak,

        for he will speak peace to his people, to his saints;

        but let them not turn back to folly. 

    [9] Surely his salvation is near to those who fear him,

        that glory may dwell in our land.

 

An ej original recipe!

4 Skinless Boneless chicken breast, trimmed and split a pocket to hold stuffing, being careful not to cut all the way through 

Salt and pepper to taste 

1/2 of a lemon squeezed over breast

Stuffing

2 t clarified butter

2 c Baby Spinach, chopped

1 diced Shallot 

1 T roasted garlic

1/4 c Sauvignon Blanc

1/4 c full fat ricotta

Salt and pepper to taste

Heat butter, sauté shallot, add garlic and spinach.

Once spinach is wilted, add wine and slightly reduce, add ricotta.

Stir to incorporate.

Cool.

Stuff pocket.

Bake uncovered 425 degrees for 30 minutes or until chicken is 165 degrees.

Topping

1/2 c shredded mozzarella 

1/2 c Parmesan 

Return to oven, broil to slightly brown.

To serve, pour a little Olive Garden Italian dressing oven breast.

Bright Star Greek Beef Tenderloin

 

 

 

Psalm 83:16-18

    [16] Fill their faces with shame,

        that they may seek your name, O LORD. 

    [17] Let them be put to shame and dismayed forever;

        let them perish in disgrace, 

    [18] that they may know that you alone,

        whose name is the LORD,

        are the Most High over all the earth.

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Oh my goodness! Delicious!

Mushroom and Italian Sausage Stuffed Shells in Vodka Sauce

Psalm 80:14-19

    [14] Turn again, O God of hosts!

        Look down from heaven, and see;

    have regard for this vine, 

    [15]     the stock that your right hand planted,

        and for the son whom you made strong for yourself. 

    [16] They have burned it with fire; they have cut it down;

        may they perish at the rebuke of your face! 

    [17] But let your hand be on the man of your right hand,

        the son of man whom you have made strong for yourself! 

    [18] Then we shall not turn back from you;

        give us life, and we will call upon your name!

    [19] Restore us, O LORD God of hosts!

        Let your face shine, that we may be saved!

 

 

Make using a braiser pan with lid on stove top!

 

Make vodka sauce and set aside!

Vodka Sauce:

1 t clarified butter

1 t olive oil

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

Pinch red pepper flakes

One 14-ounce can diced tomatoes

1 c evaporated milk

1/4 cup vodka

2 T tomato paste

Pasta cooking water, for sauce consistency

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

 

Finishing dish before braising

1 cup grated mozzarella

1/2 cup grated Parmesan

 

8 ounces jumbo pasta shells (20 to 24)

Cooked, put in ice water bath, drained and set aside, reserve pasta water

 

Shell stuffing

1 lb Italian sausage, cooked and set aside 

1 small carton of button mushrooms coarsely chopped

1 shallot, coarsely chopped

2 T olive oil

1 T unsalted butter

1 c thin sliced cabbage or Spinach ( I used cabbage) 

2 T chopped parsley

One 15-ounce tub whole milk ricotta

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

 

Brown shallots and mushrooms in oil and butter.

Remove to bowl.

Brown sausage in same pan.

Once sausage starts frying, add a little pasta water so meat will be tender.

When sausage is browned, add cabbage.

Cook 4 minutes and add onion mixture back. 

Next add the ricotta and stir until it is melted.

Season.

Set aside in a bowl.

Stuff shells with filling.

Take 1 c of vodka sauce and spread in bottom of braiser pan.

Nest vodka sauce around stuffed shells.

Add cheeses.

Cook on stove top, medium low heat, covered, 10 minutes.

Be prepared to swoon!!

2 New Breakfast Quesadillas

Psalm 79:5-6

    [5] How long, O LORD? Will you be angry forever?

        Will your jealousy burn like fire? 

    [6] Pour out your anger on the nations

        that do not know you,

    and on the kingdoms

        that do not call upon your name!

Ej original recipes!

Ricotta Meat and Cheese Quesadillas 

Medium Flour tortillas 

Ricotta 

Havarti cheese

Honey maple ham

Honey maple turkey breast

Shredded Parmesan 

Lightly spread ricotta on one side if 2 tortillas.

Take chunks of 1 slice of Havarti cheese and distribute over 1 ricotta covered tortilla.

Take shredded ham, turkey or both and distribute over cheese.

Sprinkle Parmesan over meat.

Place ricotta side down on top, making a quesadilla.

Drizzle clarified butter or olive oil in a skillet. 

Set in hot skillet.

Toast on both sides.

Remove to cutting board and slice into pizza-like pieces.

Avocado Creama Meat and Cheese Quesadillas 

Medium Flour tortillas 

Spreadable cream cheese

Havarti cheese

Honey maple ham

Honey maple turkey breast

Shredded Parmesan

Avocado Creama *

Garlic granules 

Onion powder 

Lightly spread cream cheese on one side if 2 tortillas.

Spread creama over cream cheese on 1 tortilla.

Sprinkle with a pinch of garlic and onion.

Take chunks of 1 slice of Havarti cheese and distribute over 1 ricotta covered tortilla.

Take shredded ham, turkey or both and distribute over cheese.

Sprinkle Parmesan over meat.

Place cream cheese side down on top, making a quesadilla.

Drizzle clarified butter or olive oil in a skillet. 

Set in hot skillet.

Toast on both sides.

Remove to cutting board and slice into pizza-like pieces.

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